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Content Guide
1Introduction....................................3
1.1 Kit Content.................................................... 3
1.2 Ordering Information .................................... 3
2Getting Started...............................4
3Hardware Description....................5
3.1 Hardware Architecture .................................5
3.2 Sensor Board and Tripod Mounting............. 5
3.3 Interposer Board (TX2 only)......................... 6
3.4 NVIDIA Jetson TX2...................................... 8
3.5 NVIDIA Jetson Nano..................................11
4Software Description...................13
4.1 The Ubuntu Desktop .................................. 13
4.2 JetCis Viewer............................................. 14
4.3 Shutting Down the System......................... 22
5Resolving Common Problems.... 23
6Appendix...................................... 24
6.1 Test Pads of the Sensor Board.................. 24
6.2 Test Pad Description of the Interposer
Board.......................................................... 25
7Revision Information................... 27
8Legal Information ........................ 28

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1 Introduction
This is a user guide about the JetCis_130 which is a platform to evaluate the Mira130 sensor. The kit
is built on top of an NVIDIA Jetson developer kit. The purpose of this guide is not to explain the sensor
functionality, nor will it replace the NVIDIA Jetson manual. For that purpose, please refer to the
appropriate datasheet/manual. The goal of this document is to get started quickly with this evaluation
kit, to connect the camera board to the NVIDIA Jetson, to explain the GUI and how to take pictures
with the kit. The EVK does not need an external computer to be operated, instead the NVIDIA Jetson
runs GNU/Linux Ubuntu.
1.1 Kit Content
The kit contains:
●NVIDIA Jetson TX2 or NVIDIA Jetson Nano
●Interposer board (only applicable for NVIDIA Jetson TX2)
●Sensor board with lens, lens holder, VCSEL
●Connector cable for sensor board
●Tripod with adaptor for sensor board mounting
●Power supply EU/UK
●Flash drive with documentation
●HDMI cable
1.2 Ordering Information
Ordering Code
Description
JetCis_130_EK
JetCis_130

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2 Getting Started
First, check if all items listed in the previous chapter are in the box.
Add the following additional items to get started:
●HDMI monitor
●USB keyboard
●USB mouse
●Power outlet
●Only for the US: a power adapter cable
Carefully follow all the steps in the next chapter. Make sure the power supply is not yet connected
before booting. Always make sure the power adapter is disconnected when connecting or
disconnecting any other hardware.
CAUTION
1. Do not connect or disconnect the sensor and interposer boards while the system is powered
on. This could cause short circuits and may damage the system.
2. Do not put anything on top of the Jetson board as this might cause short circuits.
Figure 1:
Global Setup Overview of the JetCis TX2 Evaluation Kit and the JetCis Nano Evaluation Kit

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3 Hardware Description
The hardware contains as embedded computing platform an NVIDIA Jetson TX2 or NVIDIA Jetson
Nano. Based on these two options, the hardware will vary slightly. This chapter describes the process
of setting up the hardware.
3.1 Hardware Architecture
The difference between the two options is shown in the figure below. The NVIDIA Jetson TX2 requires
an interposer board to connect to the sensor board, which contains the sensor. When the EVK consist
of the NVIDIA Jetson Nano, it does not need the interposer board any longer and only a flex cable
connects the sensor board is directly to the NVIDIA system.
Figure 2:
Possible Variations of the EVK
3.2 Sensor Board and Tripod Mounting
The sensor board contains the image sensor itself, as well as a power management integrated circuit
(PMIC). This PMIC generates the required voltages for the image sensor. The sensor board also
consists of a VCSEL flood illuminator to demonstrate the performance in NIR lighting. The software
controls the illuminator and PMIC via commands. In addition, the board features various test pads for
measurements. For the description of the test pads, refer to Chapter 6.1.
Sensor board
50 pin
Interposer board
CSI
50 pin
J22
NVIDIA
Jetson TX2
Developer Kit
Sensor board
15 pin
J13
NVIDIA
Jetson Nano
Developer Kit

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Mounting holes are present on the sensor board to connect a tripod mount to the tripod, see Figure 3.
There is the possibility to extend the legs of the tripod. Besides those holes, there are also mounting
holes for the lens holder to add a lens. Out of the box, the lens holder is already screwed onto the
sensor board including the S-mount lens. The lens can be screwed out of the lens holder in case the
user wants to do specific measurements without a lens. To focus the lens, simply rotate until the
image is sharp.
Attaching the tripod:
Mount the sensor board onto the black tripod adapter mount with the provided screws.
Screw the tripod in the black adapter mount.
Extend the tripod legs to the desired length.
Figure 3:
Mounting Holes: Tripod (left); Lens (right)
1.
3.3 Interposer Board (TX2 only)
The interposer board makes the connection possible between the sensor board and the NVIDIA
Jetson TX2. Both boards are linked to each other by using a flex cable. This is illustrated in Figure 4.
The electrical components mounted on the interposer board are not being used, but were provided as
a backup solution or as an alternative for the PMIC on the sensor board. Also on this board, test pads
are provided. Refer to chapter 6.2 for a complete description.

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Connecting the interposer board with the sensor board:
Open the connector on both boards carefully.
Insert the end of the flat ribbon cable, with the exposed metal side facing down, into the slot
between the connector clip and the base. Insert the cable straight and as far into the connector
clip as it can go.
Close the connector on both ends.
CAUTION
Do not apply force when opening/closing the clip of the connector. Make sure the flex cable is
perfectly aligned with the connector when closing it.
Information
The interposer board is capable of connecting two sensor boards, for dual camera operation.
Figure 4:
Connector Cable

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3.4 NVIDIA Jetson TX2
This section is applicable when the EVK consists of the NVIDIA Jetson TX2. All the hardware
connectors are depicted in Figure 5. For more information, consult the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 manual.
Figure 5:
NVIDIA Jetson TX2 Revision B02/04
Connecting the interposer to the NVIDIA Jetson TX2:
Plug in the interposer board connector in J22 on the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 as on Figure 6.

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Figure 6:
Connect Interposer Board with NVIDIA Jetson TX2
3.4.1 Connecting Other Hardware
The EVK does not include a keyboard, mouse and display. The user can use his own hardware
instead. The kit features a USB port and a mini USB port with an adapter. This way, two USB ports
are available, which can be used for keyboard and mouse. Next, there is an HDMI port available for a
display. For the internet connection, either Wi-Fi or Ethernet LAN is available.
Connect other hardware such as monitor, keyboard, mouse
3.4.2 Power-Up the System
When everything is connected, plug in the AC power.
An LED will light up and now the button S4 needs to be pressed for about 1 second to start the
system.
On the connected display, the NVIDIA logo will appear after some displayed code.

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Figure 7:
Power LED (left); Power Button (right)
S4